Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles

Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hilton

At the Beverly Hilton, the pool takes on star status as a see-and-be-seen gathering spot and as a dramatic backdrop to restaurant Circa 55 and Trader Vic's Lounge. The Hilton's owner, Beny Alagem, has given the hotel an $80-million overhaul, and he has even bigger plans in the works, including an adjacent Waldorf-Astoria.

At the Beverly Hilton, the pool takes on star status as a see-and-be-seen gathering spot and as a dramatic backdrop to restaurant Circa 55 and Trader Vic's Lounge. The Hilton's owner, Beny Alagem, has given the hotel an $80-million overhaul, and he has even bigger plans in the works, including an adjacent Waldorf-Astoria. (Beverly Hilton)